Wen Jiabao

As Election Day approaches, it's useful to look at the murky political transition taking place this month in China. It's a reminder of the benefits of America's sometimes chaotic democracy. The Chinese are facing a once-in-a-decade political shift as President Hu Jintao prepares to transfer power to Xi Jinping, his long-designated successor. But beneath this pre-cooked surface, many key issues are still bubbling, with a decisive Communist Party congress scheduled to start Nov. 8. Imagine if the United States were deciding on Tuesday not just on a president and members of Congress — but on the size and scope of the executive branch, oversight of the military and new...

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